Magdalena Valley dry forests (NT0221) | |
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Ecology | |
Realm | Neotropical |
Biome | Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests |
Bird species | 297 |
Geography | |
Area | 19,748 km2 (7,625 sq mi) |
Countries | Colombia |
Coordinates | 4°00′N 74°59′W / 4.0°N 74.98°W |
Geology | Upper Magdalena Valley |
Climate type | Am: equatorial, monsoonal |
Conservation | |
Conservation status | Critical/endangered |
The Magdalena Valley dry forests (NT0221) is an ecoregion in Colombia along the upper Magdalena River, a large river that runs from south to north between the two main cordilleras of the Andes. There are many endemic species, but much of the original habitat has been destroyed by agriculture and over-grazing, mainly by goats. The habitat is not protected by any national park, and is at risk of complete destruction.